Boulder, CO vs Otsego, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Otsego
69.5
#1199 nationally
Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 34 min). Otsego leads in cost of living index (115 vs 165). Otsego leads in median household income ($122,420 vs $86,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Otsego, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 69.5 (#1199) |
| Population | 103,166 | 23,241 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $429,771 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $122,420 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 4.9 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+29.4 |
Data coverage note: Otsego is missing data for 1 metric that Boulder has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Boulder, CO
Nature meets innovation at the Flatirons
Median Home
$957,377
Population
103,166
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A
West
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D+
69.5 Score
Otsego, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$429,771
Population
23,241
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$122,420
Midwest
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